Air New Zealand expects to be short of planes for at least another two or three years.
Our national carrier's recording an 18% drop in half-year profit.
That follows a 65% in full-year profit last year.
Chief Executive Greg Foran told Mike Hosking they're going into a period when up to 11 aircrafts will be out of action.
He says it's a bit like playing a rugby match without the front row.
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